This subfield brings together researchers who explore ecosystem services as a fundamental basis for the life and well-being of humans - and with that a sustainable development in general. The subfield covers possible topics as an analysis of conflicts between individual and economic claims as well as a protection of ecosystems and their attainments. In order to identify options on votes of different interests, is it deemed to overcome the limited horizon of nation states, by using scenarios of development which include economic, ecological, societal and legal perspectives.